Software Developer, Front End Developer, Backend Developer

Build reliable, client-facing technology for Baird Online (BOL), the web and mobile portal used by Baird Private Wealth Management (PWM) clients to access their financial information and digital servicing capabilities. As an experienced Software Developer on the BOL team, you’ll create, enhance and support modern web applications that deliver intuitive, secure and high-performing digital experiences.

At Baird, software development is a craft. You’ll collaborate with a strong developer community in an Agile/Lean environment, applying modern front-end practices, proven engineering practices and continuous learning to build high-quality, maintainable solutions for a highly visible client-facing platform.

You’ll join a Dev Ops culture where IT is a valued business partner and developers are empowered to improve applications, strengthen delivery practices and contribute to the continued growth of our development capabilities.

This position offers a hybrid working arrangement based in either our Milwaukee or Madison office, with at least 3 days per week in the office and the remaining time remote. This schedule supports relationship building and collaboration across leaders and teams.

Baird is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

Systems Analysis, Design & Development:

• Design, develop, refactor and enhance readable, testable, extensible and maintainable software for Baird Online web and mobile experiences with limited guidance
• Apply software development principles and best practices, including SOLID, DRY and single-responsibility principles, while building scalable front-end solutions using React, Next.js and related web technologies
• Diagnose and resolve application issues across the client portal experience, create thorough development tests and write unit and component tests while identifying opportunities to improve functionality, reliability, performance, accessibility and maintainability
• Use API, SQL and database concepts to support digital client solutions, translate tactical business needs into technical approaches and implement changes through Baird’s release management process

Solution Delivery:

• Estimate small to medium-sized user stories for Baird Online enhancements and break work into clear, manageable tasks that make progress visible
• Prioritize the highest-value work for PWM clients and internal stakeholders, using available information to collaborate on timely decisions
• Identify and help manage risks, issues, dependencies and milestones for a client-facing digital platform while applying craftsmanship practices such as pairing, code reviews and unit testing

Relationship & Stakeholder Management:

• Build collaborative relationships across IT and work effectively with PWM business partners, product owners, business analysts, project managers, quality analysts and developers
• Navigate organizational dynamics with guidance to support informed decisions, client-focused outcomes and successful delivery across business and technology teams
• Manage stakeholder expectations for medium-sized initiatives and tailor messages and communication styles to technical, product, business and leadership audiences

Team Collaboration & Development:

• Contribute to refinement sessions by helping create clear, well-written and consistently sized user stories for Baird Online features, applying Baird Delivery Fundamentals and a strong understanding of client-facing digital experiences
• Help implement lifecycle management best practices, support continuous team improvement and mentor development interns or less experienced team members as opportunities arise

Engineering Excellence & Innovation:

• Actively…